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Guiding Harbor lists this Foster Care Case Manager opportunity in belleville, Michigan. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Foster Care Case Manager
Location: Belleville, MI
The Foster Care (FC) Case Manager is position is responsible for the provision and/or coordination of all client services indicated to achieve the identified permanency plan.
Duties and responsibilities:
Collect and obtain client specific information to assist in permanency planning.
Reviews all information and meets with child, birth family, significant others to develop treatment plan and other required reports.
Maintain hard copy and electronic client files by filing, updating information, uploading documents and contacts into data warehouse in accordance with Licensing & Contract Compliance standards
Schedule and facilitate ongoing progress review meetings and case conferences to assist client/family in meeting goals and objectives of the case plan
Responsible for Assessing Determination Care (DOC) a minimum of at least every 180 days.
Responsible for monthly / Bi-monthly foster home visits (minimum) & phone contact monthly to DHHS and foster parents
Supervise birth family visits
Provides all case management services to client and family
Attend school related conferences when needed
Transport clients as necessary to link services for client and family
Assume court responsibility as assigned per contract and complete court reports, petitions, and dispositions in a timely manner
Link clients & parents to services and makes referrals
File 3200's when necessary (mandated reporting)
Attend all staff meetings as assigned
Responsible for On-Call duties as assigned
Inform immediate supervisor verbally and in writing any issues that impact the clients, employees & administration of the agency.
Inform administration immediately of any client abuse or neglect.
Complete 40 hours of on-going training annually
Perform other job related tasks or duties as assigned by the Program Manager
Represent the Guiding Harbor, on internal/external committees or work groups to enhance service delivery or service planning.
Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field of human services such as: Social work, Psychology, Counseling and guidance, Child development, or a similar field of study
Knowledge of the child welfare system and juvenile court procedures
Reliable transportation and maintain good driving record.
Commitment to the goals and philosophy of the organization including cultural competency objectives.
Must be highly motivated and flexible
Must display sophisticated writing and interpersonal communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to work independently or with a team.
Strong skills in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, Project
Working conditions:
This job operates in a clerical office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Responsible to work with On-Call when there is an emergency and perform On-Call duties as needed.
Must hold a valid drivers license
May be required to work nights and Weekends and have a flexible schedule.
This position requires travel; Must have reliable transportation, valid auto insurance and maintain a good driving record.
Physical requirements:
The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; and extensive reading.
Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
Positions in this class typically require fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
May be exposed to hazardous materials found in a home or general office environment.
Use of household cleaning products and disinfectants may be required.
Direct reports:
This role has no supervisory responsibilities
Worksite address
belleville, MI, 48112, US
Who can apply
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